Lynchburg, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45142
Brown County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,444
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,844
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lynchburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45142 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45142 (Lynchburg, OH) fell -9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.9 in 2023 to 197.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45142 covers 164.6 square miles in Lynchburg, Brown County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,444 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45142 reports a modest median household income of $66,844 (8% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,713. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,100 (15% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $789; owner occupancy is 81.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brown County, so 45142 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 45142
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynchburg, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45142.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45142, Lynchburg, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,444
Population
164.6
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45142?
37.0
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,844
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$32,713
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45142 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Lynchburg, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,844 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,721housing units
1,721
Total Housing Units
1,553
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,100
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$789
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45142 have decreased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +21.6% | 141 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 160 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 177 |
| 2023 | +23.7% | 219 |
| 2024 | -9.6% | 198 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 45142, employing approximately 173 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,239,000.
32
Businesses
173
Employees
$5.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 45142 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45154
Mount Orab (45154)
9,172 residents
- 45142
Lynchburg (45142)
4,444 residents
- 45118 3,614
Fayetteville (45118)
3,614 residents
- 45159 3,392
New Vienna (45159)
3,392 residents
- 45148 1,588
Midland (45148)
1,588 residents
- 45146 1,580
Martinsville (45146)
1,580 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45142 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45142 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45118
Fayetteville (45118)
$97,963 median income
- 45159
New Vienna (45159)
$82,961 median income
- 45148
Midland (45148)
$78,438 median income
- 45154
Mount Orab (45154)
$74,087 median income
- 45146
Martinsville (45146)
$71,184 median income
- 45142
Lynchburg (45142)
$66,844 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45142 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45142, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,444 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 45142 in?
ZIP code 45142 (Lynchburg) is located in Brown County, Ohio. Brown County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brown-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45142?
ZIP code 45142 in Lynchburg, OH has a population of 4,444 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45142?
The median household income in ZIP 45142 is $66,844, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45142?
The median home value in ZIP 45142 is $167,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45142?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45142 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45142?
ZIP code 45142 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45142?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45142 are: Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45142?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45142 decreased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45142?
In ZIP code 45142, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 45142?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45142 is 33.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45142?
In ZIP code 45142, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45142?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45142 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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